Richardson to the ColtsBrowns giving up on Weeden?

On Wednesday, September 18th, the Cleveland Browns traded star Running Back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts for their first round pick in the 2014 draft. The 3rd overall pick in the 2012 draft will join the 1st overall pick in the same draft; Andrew Luck.

In his 17 games with the Browns, Richardson carried the ball 298 times for 1,055 yards and 11 scores (none this year). The Colts lost Vick Ballard for the rest of the season to a knee injury and Ahmad Bradshaw is still less than 100% as he's dealing with his own injury concerns. I'm expecting Richardson to come in right away and maintain his elite Fantasy value as a true ground and pound back. Richardson should also become a threat in the passing game for Luck as he caught 51 passes last season from Brandon Weeden (seven receptions this year through two games).

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In P.P.R. leagues Richardson's value will be even higher as he was one of just six Running Backs to have at least 50 receptions last year.

From the Colts perspective, Indianapolis will have a dynamic duo in the backfield for the next decade-plus. I think this puts Indianapolis on par with the Houston Texans as the two will most likely be competing for the #2 seed in the AFC playoffs this year. The Colts are now a legit Super Bowl contender.

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Richardson's 2012 Numbers

3

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7

IND RB's 2012 Numbers

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0

0

For the Browns it's evident that they are throwing in the towel; again. With the move, Cleveland management has made it clear that they are giving up on Brandon Weeden. After two games, both losses, Weeden has thrown three interceptions and just one touchdown. His 54.7 completion percentage ranks 29th among qualified Quarterbacks as does his 6.00 yards per attempt. Brandon has also been sacked a league-high 11 times leading me to believe they'll draft a QB early in this year's draft.

Teddy Bridgewater anyone?

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